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Author:  traingeek8223 [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Wanted Davenport Builder's Number Information

I recently acquired a Davenport Builder's plate and I'm looking for info on what it came off of. The number is 2306, which puts it just before the Rock Island 44 toners. Original paint looks to be black, with yellow added later. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Author:  Harry Nicholls [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wanted Davenport Builder's Number Information

Davenport list shows:

9/1940 B 36" Com L DM35
US Navy, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Is that of any help?

Harry

Author:  Harry Nicholls [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wanted Davenport Builder's Number Information

If it is a "6" and not the "8" then:

2-1941 B-B STD here DFXD DE44
Missouri Pacific #863
Whisler Equip Co (D) St Louis, MO
Goodpasture Grain Co, Decatur.IL
A E Staley, Danville, IL

Harry

Author:  traingeek8223 [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wanted Davenport Builder's Number Information

Thank you for the detailed answer. The last number is definitely a "6" and not an "8" meaning it falls into your second response. I am slightly confused still though as I can find no rosters that list a Missouri Pacific Davenport #863. Seems the MP 44-ton switchers were lower in the 800 series.

Author:  Harry Nicholls [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wanted Davenport Builder's Number Information

Matt,

You may find a transfer date in the 2nd firm roster, if there is one, which may help locating the disposition date from MOPAC.

Harry

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